Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jun Lee, M.D
Rheumatology · Flushing, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lee from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lee
Dr. Jun Lee is a rheumatology specialist in Flushing, NY, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 8,375 Medicare services across 2,027 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $1,800 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 108 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lee is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in NY
$1,800 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,375
Medicare services
Top 18% in NY for rheumatology
2,027
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~761 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 4,200 | $18 | $38 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
651 | $104 | $214 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
441 | $18 | $79 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
299 | $4 | $11 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
291 | $5 | $25 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
285 | $8 | $12 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
265 | $8 | $37 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 240 | $8 | $32 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
240 | $7 | $28 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material. |
140 | $11 | $48 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
124 | $138 | $261 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
100 | $12 | $68 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
100 | $66 | $307 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
95 | $120 | $248 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
84 | $1 | $30 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
71 | $13 | $57 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 70 | $6 | $25 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
64 | $12 | $53 |
| Measurement of dna antibody, single stranded | 64 | $12 | $53 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
63 | $13 | $60 |
| Beta 2 glycoprotein 1 antibody (autoantibody) measurement | 57 | $25 | $112 |
| Cardiolipin antibody (tissue antibody) measurement | 57 | $25 | $110 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
55 | $29 | $130 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
54 | $7 | $22 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
50 | $10 | $16 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
46 | $92 | $154 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
39 | $73 | $129 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
30 | $12 | $53 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
22 | $3 | $5 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
19 | $4 | $8 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
18 | $6 | $29 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 17 | $6 | $30 |
| Tuberculosis blood test (gamma interferon) A blood test that measures the immune system's response to tuberculosis bacteria using gamma interferon levels. |
13 | $61 | $272 |
| Trabecular bone score calculation This procedure calculates the trabecular bone score using imaging data to assess bone microarchitecture. It includes interpretation and a report on fracture risk. |
11 | $36 | $120 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
2.1% high complexity
53.3% medium
44.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,800
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $360/year across 5 years
Bottom 47% in NY for rheumatology
16
Companies
108
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,700 (94.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (5.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$676
2023
$700
2022
$354
2021
$55
2020
$14
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$178
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$119
UCB, Inc.
$96
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$86
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$63
Organon Llc
$42
Amgen Inc.
$42
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$30
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 58.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$347
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$321
ABBVIE INC.
$284
UCB, Inc.
$209
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$163
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$159
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$74
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$43
Organon Llc
$42
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$41
PFIZER INC.
$29
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$24
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$20
GENZYME CORPORATION
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Organon LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 52.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · EVENITY · Enbrel · HADLIMA · Iovera · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · ORENCIA · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · SAPHNELO · SKYRIZI · SYNVISC-ONE · TREMFYA · Tavneos · XELJANZ
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
379
Per 100K population
16.3
County median income
$84,961
Nearest hospital
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN/QUEENS
1.2 mi
1.2 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Lee is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Lee experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 4,200 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Lee receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lee received a total of $1,800 from 16 companies across 108 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Lee's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Flushing?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $26. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Lee) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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